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Chapter 6 Practice Test: Recruitment and Communication

Practice test on recruitment, selection, communication, attitude, and managerial priorities from Chapter 6.

6 questions · pass mark 50% · try 5 free

1 What is recruitment and retention in Chapter 6?

  • The process of promoting current employees only
  • The process of finding and hiring new members of the organization
  • The process of disciplining underperforming employees
  • The process of merging organizational departments

The slides define recruitment and retention as the process of finding and hiring new members of the organization.

2 Human capital refers to the economic value of an organization’s employee skill set.

  • True
  • False

The slides explicitly define human capital this way.

3 Which communication skills are listed among the top employability factors in the slides?

Select all that apply

  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Listening
  • Graphic design

The slides identify oral communication, written communication, and listening as the top three skills.

4 Which hiring approach involves observing applicants while they perform a task?

  • Exit interview
  • Work sample
  • Performance appraisal
  • Downsizing

The work sample example focuses on observing applicants as they work on a task.

5 According to Buckingham and Coffman, what do great managers do differently?

Select all that apply

  • Select for talent
  • Set expectations by defining outcomes
  • Motivate by focusing on strengths
  • Develop people by helping them find the right fit

The slides list all four of these managerial activities.

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